Tag Archives: falls

September 20, 2017

According to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury or death among people 65 and older. According to the American Geriatric Society, most falls for this population occur in hospitals and nursing homes, …

December 2, 2014

Despite many reminders all over your healthcare facility, accidents remain unavoidable. The trick remains to learn from them, then take proactive steps to keep such problems to a minimum or, better yet, zero. Unfortunately, facilities managers and their staffs may …

March 12, 2014

When you, your staff and the patrons at your healthcare facility are paying more attention to the wayfinding signage than walking, slips and falls are bound to happen. Although a safe floor program can help in preventing falls and injuries, …

July 17, 2013

In this day and age, it doesn’t take much for someone to file a lawsuit. Could your reputation as an experienced facilities manager withstand the effect of a successful lawsuit totaling in the millions of dollars for a completely preventable …